Research Article

Effects of Mantra Meditation versus Music Listening on Knee Pain, Function, and Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: An Exploratory Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT)

Table 5

Relation between changes over time in mood, sleep, perceived stress, and quality of life in adults with knee osteoarthritis.

Change from baseline Change over time at 2 months
MoodPerceived StressSleep QualityQOL, Mental HealthQOL, Physical Health

Mood (Profile of Mood States)0.60.5-0.7-0.5
Perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale)0.60.4-0.4-0.5
Sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index)0.50.4
Health-related OOL (SF-36)
 Mental Health Component-0.7-0.4
 Physical Health Component-0.5-0.5

<0.05; <0.025; <0.01; <0.005; <0.001.
Abbreviations: QOL=quality of life.